Fire Prevention Week Ends Yet Hazards Remain In Canada
The article argues memory fades after campaigns and urges year round vigilance in fire safety. It notes Canada sees about one death and over one injury daily from fire, with roughly 40 million in annual property loss, comparable to federal relief expenditures in 1931 and 1934. It calls for continuous care beyond Fire Prevention Week to cut losses.
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Western
Canada
Dominion
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Threatened With Extinction The Caledonian Market
The Metropolitan cattle market known as the Caledonian market in Islington, North London, occupies 30 acres and has revived after declines due to frozen and chilled meat imports. It draws 10 000 buyers and thousands of sightseers twice weekly, upsetting Islington small traders who undercut permanent shops. Some urge site redevelopment for working class flats to aid slum clearance.
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London
Islington
Safety Glass Rule for British Vehicles Takes Effect
A Ministry of Transport regulation requires all motor vehicles on British roads to have safety glass for front windows and screens after January 1. The passage includes dialogue between two schoolgirls noting birthdays and grim humor about turning fifteen.
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Ministry of Transport
First X-ray motion pictures shown to doctors in Cleveland
The American Roentgen Ray Society witnessed amateur motion pictures of body organs in action. Dr. Stewart, Dr. Hoffman, and Dr. Chiselin of Lennox Hill Hospital described the development as destined to advance Roentgenological research and teaching, showing heart motion, swallowing, digestion, breathing, and lung activity.
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Roentgen Ray Society
Cleveland
William H. Stewart
William J. Hoffman
F. H. Chiselin
Lennox Hill Hospital
New York
Roent
British Trains Punctuality Sets Time Record
The London Midland & Scottish Railway reported 96 percent on time across 274 098 trains in a four week period. 262 968 arrived on schedule at destinations, measured from a return issued at Euston.
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London, Midland & Scottish Railway
Euston
Truck Uses Solid Coal Fuel Reduces Need by Sixty Percent
A five ton truck in England recently traveled 100 miles on solid fuel derived from coal. The test recorded an estimated fuel saving of about 60 percent compared with conventional fuel.
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England
Royal Yeast Cake Wrap Keeps Freshness and Leavening Power
An air tight wrap preserves Royal Yeast Cake freshness as the only dry yeast with extra protection. It promises strong leavening power for every bake. A claim notes seven of every eight Canadian women who prefer dry yeast demand Royal. Buy a package today.
World-Hiker John Wells Paralyzed in London
John Carveth Wells son of the famous explorer lies paralyzed in St Pancras Hospital London at 25 after a sudden collapse in his motion picture publication project. He plans, prints, and reports the news himself and vows to regain the use of his legs despite his grave condition.
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John Carveth Wells
St. Pancras Hospital
London
John Wells
Illumination Plan Aims to Cut City Road Accidents
Paul H. Goodell, chairman of the street lighting committee, told the joint annual meeting in Toronto of the American Society of Municipal Engineers and the International Association of Public Works Officials that adequate lighting on major traffic arteries between cities could save more than 7,000 lives each year.
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Paul H. Goodell
Toronto
American Society of Municipal Engineers
International Association of Public Works Officials
Bennett Urges League of Nations Support in Australia
Hon R B Bennett, former Canadian prime minister, told an Australian service club that British Dominions must back any agency advancing global protection. He urged not to discard the League despite flaws, invoking Napoleon and Briand and stressing Canada’s loyal Empire role.
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R. B. Bennett
British Dominions
Bennett
League of Nations
Napoleon
Aristide Briand
Europe
Asia
Food Faddists and Fad Diet Myths Debunked by Dr Mil ton Bridges
Dr Mil ton Bridges of Columbia University condemns fad diets as starvation plans and rejects claims about fruit or specific foods curing weight loss or disease. He cites lack of protein and warns middle aged people risk anaemia from insufficient meat eggs cheese fish and gelatin.
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Milton Bridges
Columbia University
Flight Of Birds Across Oceans Inspires Human Flyers
Scientists note birds like the Arctic tern and golden plover show feats of endurance beyond human reach. Dr. Frederick C. Lincoln cites instinct as key, contrasting natural travel with human aviation aided by machinery and navigation tools.
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Frederick C. Lincoln
Biological Survey
Washington
Lincoln
North Pole
Atlantic
Europe
Antarctic
South Africa
Nova Scotia
South America
New Smuggling Racket Targets Peacock Feathers
Smuggling of peacock plumage expands as feathers fetch high prices in China. In India peacocks are sacred, and export of their feathers is banned under the Indian customs act. The illicit trade grows as smugglers move feathers to China for a lucrative market.
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China
India
Couple’s Dinner Turns Odd as Steak Sparks Secret
They had been married about two months. Lunch is underway when he declares the steak tastes funny. She calmly admits she burned it and smeared vaseline on it, revealing a bizarre kitchen mishap.
Gold Production Gains in Canada in July 1936
Canada produced 319505 ounces of gold in July 1936 up from 316670 in June and 285763 in July 1935. For seven months, 1936 output reached 2087014 ounces, up 15.6 percent from 1935, with July gold valued at 11153920 Canadian dollars at 34.91 per ounce.
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Canada
Selected Apple Tart with Cream and Spices
A simple fruit dessert uses tart apples prepared in eighths and arranged in a pastry lined dish. Cream is poured over, then brown sugar and cinnamon or nutmeg are sprinkled before baking at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes until tender.
Brass fiddle from World War I shells played in London
A violin crafted from empty shell cases of the French 75s during World War I, made behind the front at Mare de la Faux in 1917 to cheer officers. The instrument, owned by M. Tapponiere, is believed to be the only brass fiddle in the world and is played nightly in a West End restaurant.
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London West End
M. Tapponiere
Mare de la Faux
Garden Cucumbers Resemble Snakes At Alberta Farm
Visitors detoured toward Fred Wagner’s farm near Spring Coulee Alberta after cucumbers in his garden appeared to mimic snakes. One cucumber stretched about 60 inches long and coiled to resemble a snake, prompting closer inspection.
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Fred Wagner
Spring Coulee
Alberta
Germany Expands Conscription to 800000 Men Under Two Year Rule
Nazi officials ordered a widespread conscription to boost the fighting force to 800000. Hitler decreed the two year service effective Oct 1, with recruits aged 21 and 22 from the 1914 and 1915 classes. The program increases armed strength by about one quarter to one third across land air and sea forces.
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Hitler
Germany
Extempore Offered at Charity Garden Fete
A newly elevated lady meets a notable elocutionist Mr Dunton Greene who kindly volunteers to entertain children at a local charity garden fete. She asks for an introduction and he replies I usually recite extempore. She exclaims Extempore is perfectly appropriate.
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Dunton- Greene
Hungry Seasons Highlight Two Classes
A stark remark divides people into two groups those who want more to eat and those who regret eating too much. The quote underscores food scarcity and excess as social divides across communities.
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